Anxiety and depression levels of the general population during the rapid progressing stage in the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak: a cross-sectional online investigation in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The outbreak of COVID-19 has major impacts on the psychological health of the public. This study aimed to investigate the anxiety and depression levels of the general population during the rapid progressing stage of COVID-19 pandemic in China and to explore the associated factors.

Design and setting

A cross-sectional online survey.

Participants

2651 Chinese people.

Measures

The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to measure their psychological health. A structured questionnaire collected possible associated factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, health information, contact history-related information, experience and perceptions, knowledge and education and adopted precautions. Multiple linear regression was conducted to explor

SUBMITTER: Shi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8137187 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature